Object Details
- Summary
- This is a model of unknown scale of the HAST (high-altitude supersonic target), developed by Beech Aircraft for the U.S. military during the 1970s as a target for missiles fired from U.S. ranges. It flew at a maximum speed of Mach 4 and at an altitude in excess of 100,000 feet. The missile was guided by pre-launch programming and ground control. This artifact was donated by John and Cynthia Heyde to NASM on an unknown date.
- Credit Line
- Gift of John S. and Cynthia H. Heyde.
- Inventory Number
- A19981647000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- Metal missile and clear plastic base.
- Dimensions
- Overall: 2 1/2 in. wide x 10 in. long (6.35 x 25.4cm)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
- Hangar
- James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19981647000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9626fc06e-7d0e-49ca-a667-d8304f7012f4
